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Composition FOR Nefrogard 200mg Tablet

Alpha Ketoanalogue(200mg)

food interaction for Nefrogard Tablet

alcohol interaction for Nefrogard Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Nefrogard Tablet

lactation interaction for Nefrogard Tablet

food
alcohol
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lactation
Nefrogard Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nefrogard Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Nefrogard Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Nefrogard Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Nefrogard 200mg Tablet

Alpha Ketoanalogue(200mg)

Nefrogard tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease.

How nefrogard tablet works

Nefrogard Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called nutritional supplements. It follows same catabolic pathways as amino acids and works by improving the metabolism of protein in the body, thereby improving the renal function.

Common side effects of nefrogard tablet

No common side effects seen

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Expert advice FOR Nefrogard Tablet

  • You have been prescribed Alpha Ketoanalogue for treatment of chronic kidney disease.
  • Taking it along with a low-protein diet helps in delaying the progression of kidney diseases and dialysis initiation.
  • Ensure that you maintain adequate calorie intake during therapy.
  • Regularly monitor serum calcium levels as instructed by your doctor. Reduce your intake of vitamin D and other calcium sources if the levels are high.

Frequently asked questions FOR Nefrogard 200mg Tablet

Alpha Ketoanalogue

Q. What is Nefrogard Tablet?
Nefrogard Tablet is a form of essential amino acid. When given as a therapy, it exerts a metabolic benefit to the body. Nefrogard Tablet is most commonly used as nutrition therapy or dietary supplements in patients with chronic kidney failure. This medicine prevents the unnecessary increase in urea levels in the blood due to the intake of non-essential amino acids in patients with kidney failure.
Q. In what disease conditions can Nefrogard Tablet be used?
Most commonly, Nefrogard Tablet is used as a nutritional supplement in long-term kidney disease. Nefrogard Tablet is also given during heart surgery to reduce the chances of complications. It is also reported to be rarely used along with physiotherapy in the treatment of pain in tendons. It may also be used in treating intestinal and stomach disorders, lung diseases, and as an add-on treatment in bacterial infections, but very rarely.
Q. Is Nefrogard Tablet the same as Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate?
Nefrogard Tablet is a combination of various essential amino acids. It is mostly used in the prevention and treatment of damages due to faulty or deficient protein metabolism in chronic kidney disease. On the other hand, Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate is a combination of the essential amino acid arginine and alpha-ketoglutaric acid. Although both Nefrogard Tablet and Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate are different, their uses are almost similar.
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Q. How is Nefrogard Tablet given?
The usual advice for an adult is to take the tablets during meals as it helps in proper absorption or usage of the amino acids. The tablets must not be chewed. Nefrogard Tablet should be given along with dietary protein restriction in cases of kidney failure. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the kidney problem. Follow your doctor’s advice and if you notice any uneasiness/discomfort or reaction, immediately contact your doctor.

Content on this page was last updated on 10 May, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)